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kyocera hydro xtrm

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    Help Kyocera Hydro XTRM C6522N B4 rooting how 2 backup

    Haven't seen any steps to back up the factory settings/original files before rooting. Hoping someone can point me to an appropriate guide for this particular phone. Only want to use internet at its capable speed, right it peaks at slow. I'm using pdanet+ 4.18.1 only tethering. I know there's...
  2. M

    Help Xtrm, metropcs - usb tether works, not bluetooth or wifi

    I'll start by saying I do NOT pay for the wifi feature. I am able to tether my Kyocera Xtrm via usb with internet no problem (with pdanet). I can't get pdanet or any other app to tether via bluetooth or wifi - I get the dreaded tmobile pay page.... Any ideas? Yes, I'm rooted.
  3. O

    Help stock Rom needed

    Does anyone have a stock Rom for Kyocera hydro xtrm or know where I can get one? Screwed up mine and need to re-flash. My phone is debug on and able to use adb. When I turn it on it loads as far as the little android dude in the rain. HEEEEEELLLLLLLP!
  4. dboypipes

    Root kyocera hydro xtrm stuck in bootloop please help me

    some time after installing j rummys rom toolbox pro and changing my bootload image all of a sudden its stuck in boot loop all the time, i can get into android system recovery and tried to do a reset but had no effect can anyone help me or at least let me know if theres no hope for recovery
  5. SilentR3venge

    Kyocera Hydro Xtrm

    I am having trouble with my device after installing botbrew. I reallize that it bricks some devices perhaps its a glitch, but I removed the botbrew-basil folder from /data/botbrew-basil and it bricked my device. Upon entering recovery by pressing power+volume down, I reset my phone (deleting the...
  6. M

    Help Can't turn on GPS

    I have Kyocera Hydro Xtrm from metropcs. The gps used to turn on and I would see the crosshair icon in the top left corner when it was on. Now, for some reason I can't get it to turn on at all. I've enabled in the Location setting with both satellites and wifi location on. I can tap the...
  7. C

    Root fuzzy screen

    Does anyone else notice the grey paticle fuzyness to the screen? It really doesnt look like a nice clean lcd. Its more visable on a white screen.
  8. hroark13

    Root [RECOVERY] Phil Z (computer dependent)

    This is not a stand alone recovery, you have to use it with a Windows Computer. If the bootloader ever gets unlocked or we get Loki, we can make a Stand Alone recovery . Phone must be rooted (can use Framaroot) . Phone must have sdcard inserted with a good amount of space INITIAL SETUP (DONE...
  9. hroark13

    Root Been playing with this phone a bit

    OK so I got this phone to play around with and here are some of my findings Root with Framaroot adb reboot recovery does NOT cause a bootloop, i think I read somewhere that some apps that boot into recovery casue a boot loop, but adb reboot recovery does not Bootloader is locked - recoveries...
  10. G

    Root Has anyone put a custom ROM or bypassed hotspot limits yet?

    Heyas guys, Was wondering if anyone has had success in rooting and putting a custom ROM on this guy yet? Has anyone had any success in bypassing the limits on the mobile hotspot? Or perhaps tethering? I was going to root this and use it for internet access on my notebook and hopefully could...
  11. tonylc74

    Root Hydro xtrm recovery

    Hi all, is there any development for a recovery on this phone? Thanks guys.
  12. J

    Root Messed up my Hydro XTRM - can anyone help?

    Please help... I kinda messed up. While I was attempting to solve the low storage problem on this phone (couldn't even update apps) I went through the following process. - Rooted the phone (successfully) - Ran a cleanup app to recover some space The second step did something it should...
  13. S

    Help led on for new text?

    I just got this phone yesterday.... I thought that the led came on green when a new text or missed call (i was drinking at the time lol ).... am I wrong ? Thanks
  14. D

    Root [TOOL/UTILITY] [ROOT] Root your XTRM

    There are two options for android devices right now. One is Cydia Impactor, which takes advantage of the master key vulnerability. The second is called Framaroot... I havent been able to divulge any information about it, besides it works on a great number of devices. You can find Cydia Impactor...
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    Help 64gb microsd?

    Hello! Wondering if this worked with a 64gb microsd. I know the specs say max 32, but often those don't list 64 gig cards. Anyone tried? If so may be a decent gym phone. Cheers!
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    Help Service

    Before I had this phone, I had a phone called the LG motion. I have metro p_c_s and I have their unlimited 4 g l t e data plan. With the LG motion, I had 4G everywhere I went. I live in Lansing Michigan, to help you guys out. With the phone I have now, the Kyocera hydro xtrm, I get a range from...
  17. The FAQ

    Kyocera Hydro XTRM FAQ's

    This is a work in progress and, as such, if you feel that there is anything that needs adding, please PM a guide or start a thread in Private Chat With Staff with your suggestions. Many thanks :) 1. General Android phone FAQ's? 2. How can I improve my battery life? 3. Are there any Kyocera...
  18. The FAQ

    Root Hydro XTRM: All Things Root Guide

    *** Important Note *** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any...